Ruger American Rifle Generation II
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 508 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.95 kg
- Introduced
- 2024
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Ruger American Rifle Generation II is a complete redesign of Ruger's popular bolt-action hunting rifle. It features a new three-lug bolt with 70-degree throw, Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger, flush-fit AICS-pattern detachable magazine, cold hammer-forged barrel, and redesigned ergonomic stock. Available in Standard, Ranch, Predator, Scout, Prairie, and Patrol configurations across dozens of calibers.
The Gen II represents the most significant update to the American Rifle since its 2012 introduction, incorporating feedback from hunters, competition shooters, and law enforcement.
MSRP $769. Available in 19+ calibers. Ranch model has 16.1" barrel, Predator has 22", Scout has 16.1" with forward scope rail.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Sturm, Ruger & Co.
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2024
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 508 mm
- Overall length
- 1048 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.95 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Capacity
- 3
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 500 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Adjustable trigger
Free floating barrel
Three lug bolt
Flush fit magazine
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 48 6.5mm Creedmoor rifles | 2.95 kg | 3.20 kg | Lighter than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 43 6.5mm Creedmoor rifles | 1048 mm | 1073 mm | Shorter than about 70% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 50 6.5mm Creedmoor rifles | 508 mm | 559 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 50 6.5mm Creedmoor rifles | 3 | 5 | Holds fewer rounds than about 90% |
Answers
Questions about the Ruger American Rifle Generation II
How much does the Ruger American Rifle Generation II weigh?
The Ruger American Rifle Generation II weighs 2.95 kg (6.50 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Ruger American Rifle Generation II?
The Ruger American Rifle Generation II is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .30-06 Springfield, and .308 Winchester.
How many rounds does the Ruger American Rifle Generation II hold?
The Ruger American Rifle Generation II holds 3 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Ruger American Rifle Generation II?
The Ruger American Rifle Generation II is 1048 mm (41.3 in) long overall, with a 508 mm (20.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Ruger American Rifle Generation II?
The Ruger American Rifle Generation II is made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. (United States).
When was the Ruger American Rifle Generation II introduced?
The Ruger American Rifle Generation II was introduced in 2024.
How does the Ruger American Rifle Generation II operate?
The Ruger American Rifle Generation II uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
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- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
85%
Stockists
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API
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The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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